Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Sealing of Abandoned Areas, 9375-9376 [2011-3594]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 33 / Thursday, February 17, 2011 / Notices Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. OMB Number: 1219–0116. Frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and on occasion. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Cost to Federal Government: There is minimal cost to the Government as the records are reviewed during the course of inspections. Total Burden Respondents: 1,547 per year. Total Number of Responses: 706,296 per year. Total Burden Hours: 128,101 hours. Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $9,703,964 per year. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 11, 2011. Roslyn B. Fontaine, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–3591 Filed 2–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0142] Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Sealing of Abandoned Areas Mine Safety and Health Administration. ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to assure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information collection for 30 CFR jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:38 Feb 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 75.335 Seal strengths, design applications, and installation; 75.336 Sampling and monitoring requirements; 75.337 Construction and repair of seals; and 75.338 Training. DATES: All comments must be received or postmarked by midnight Eastern Standard Time on April 18, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments must clearly be identified with the rule title and may be submitted to MSHA by any of the following methods: (1) Electronic mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov. (2) Facsimile: 202–693–9441. (3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. (4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mario Distasio, Chief of the Economic Analysis Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at distasio.mario@dol.gov (e-mail), 202– 693–9445 (voice mail), or 202–693–9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Adequate seal design and construction and monitoring of the atmosphere behind seals are crucial requirements to prevent potentially explosive or toxic gases from migrating into the active working areas of underground coal mines. Seals must be designed to withstand elevated pressures from explosions, and the atmosphere behind the seal must be monitored to prevent methane from reaching the explosive range. Miners rely on seals to protect them from the hazardous and explosive atmosphere within the sealed area. Records collected under these standards help assure that the construction and maintenance of seals are done correctly; certified persons conducting sampling in sealed areas are adequately trained; and the sampling results are recorded. The respondents for the paperwork provisions of these standards are coal mine operators. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9375 • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. A copy of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, or viewed on the Internet at https://www.msha.gov and by selecting FedReg. Docs under Rules & Regs on the right side of the screen. On the next screen, select Information Collection Requests to view documents supporting this Federal Register notice. III. Current Actions This notice contains the request for an extension of the existing collection of information in 30 CFR 75.335 Seal strengths, design applications, and installation; 75.336 Sampling and monitoring requirements; 75.337 Construction and repair of seals; and 75.338 Training. MSHA does not intend to publish the results from this information collection and is not seeking approval to either display or not display the expiration date for the OMB approval of this information collection. There are no certification exceptions identified with this information collection and the collection of this information does not employ statistical methods. Type of Review: Three-year update. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. OMB Number: 1219–0142. Frequency: As necessary. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Cost to Federal Government: Minimal cost because records are reviewed during the course of inspections. Total Burden Respondents: 361 per year. Total Number of Responses: 90,360 per year. Total Burden Hours: 9,057 hours. Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $750,730 per year. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1 9376 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 33 / Thursday, February 17, 2011 / Notices Dated: February 11, 2011. Roslyn B. Fontaine, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–3594 Filed 2–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0015] Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to assure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information collection for 30 CFR 77.215(j), 77.215–2, 77.215–3, 77.215–4, 77.216–2, 77.216–3, 77.216–4, and 77.216–5. DATES: All comments must be received or postmarked by midnight Eastern Standard Time on April 18, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified clearly with the rule title and may be submitted to MSHA by any of the following methods: (1) Electronic mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov. (2) Facsimile: 202–693–9441 (3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. (4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:38 Feb 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mario Distasio, Chief of the Economic Analysis Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at distasio.mario@dol.gov (e-mail), 202– 693–9445 (voice mail), 202–693–9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background 30 CFR part 77, subpart C, sets forth standards for surface installations. More specifically, these sections address refuse piles (30 CFR 77.215), and impoundments (30 CFR 77.216). Impoundments are structures that can retain water, sediment, or slurry or any combination of materials; and refuse piles are deposits of coal mine waste (other than overburden or spoil) that are removed during mining operations or separated from mined coal and deposited on the surface. The failure of these structures can have a devastating affect on a community. To avoid or minimize such disasters, standards have been promulgated for the design, construction, and maintenance of these structures; for annual certifications; for certification for hazardous refuse piles; for the frequency of inspections; and the methods of abandonment for impoundments and impounding structures. Section 103(e) of the Mine Act directs the Secretary of Labor not to impose an unreasonable burden on small businesses when obtaining any information under the Mine Act. This information collection does not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. A copy of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the person listed in the FOR FURTHER section of this notice, or viewed on the Internet by selecting ‘‘Rules & Regs’’, and then selecting ‘‘FedReg.Docs’’. On the next screen, select ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act Supporting Statement’’ to view documents supporting the Federal Register notice. INFORMATION CONTACT III. Current Actions This notice contains the request for an extension of the existing collection of information in 30 CFR 77.215(j), 77.215–2, 77.215–3, 77.215–4, 77.216–2, 77.216–3, 77.216–4, and 77.216–5. MSHA does not intend to publish the results from this information collection and is not seeking approval to either display or not display the expiration date for the OMB approval of this information collection. There are no certification exceptions identified with this information collection and the collection of this information does not employ statistical methods. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. OMB Number: 1219–0015. Frequency: Variable. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Cost to Federal Government: $535,953. Total Burden Respondents: 642. Total Number of Responses: 10,422. Total Burden Hours: 30,579 hours. Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $7,782,240. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 11, 2011. Roslyn B. Fontaine, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–3593 Filed 2–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0127] Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection on Qualification/Certification Program and Man Hoist Operators Physical Fitness Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 33 (Thursday, February 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9375-9376]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3594]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0142]

Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Sealing of
Abandoned Areas

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration.

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections
of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
[44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to assure that requested
data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and
financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents
can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the extension
of the information collection for 30 CFR 75.335 Seal strengths, design
applications, and installation; 75.336 Sampling and monitoring
requirements; 75.337 Construction and repair of seals; and 75.338
Training.

DATES: All comments must be received or postmarked by midnight Eastern
Standard Time on April 18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments must clearly be identified with the rule title and
may be submitted to MSHA by any of the following methods:
(1) Electronic mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov.
(2) Facsimile: 202-693-9441.
(3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209-3939.
(4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the
21st floor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mario Distasio, Chief of the Economic
Analysis Division, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances,
MSHA, at distasio.mario@dol.gov (e-mail), 202-693-9445 (voice mail), or
202-693-9441 (facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

Adequate seal design and construction and monitoring of the
atmosphere behind seals are crucial requirements to prevent potentially
explosive or toxic gases from migrating into the active working areas
of underground coal mines. Seals must be designed to withstand elevated
pressures from explosions, and the atmosphere behind the seal must be
monitored to prevent methane from reaching the explosive range. Miners
rely on seals to protect them from the hazardous and explosive
atmosphere within the sealed area. Records collected under these
standards help assure that the construction and maintenance of seals
are done correctly; certified persons conducting sampling in sealed
areas are adequately trained; and the sampling results are recorded.
The respondents for the paperwork provisions of these standards are
coal mine operators.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

MSHA is particularly interested in comments that:
Evaluate whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information has practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submissions of responses.
A copy of the information collection request can be obtained by
contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice, or viewed on the Internet at https://www.msha.gov and by selecting FedReg. Docs under Rules & Regs on the
right side of the screen. On the next screen, select Information
Collection Requests to view documents supporting this Federal Register
notice.

III. Current Actions

This notice contains the request for an extension of the existing
collection of information in 30 CFR 75.335 Seal strengths, design
applications, and installation; 75.336 Sampling and monitoring
requirements; 75.337 Construction and repair of seals; and 75.338
Training. MSHA does not intend to publish the results from this
information collection and is not seeking approval to either display or
not display the expiration date for the OMB approval of this
information collection.
There are no certification exceptions identified with this
information collection and the collection of this information does not
employ statistical methods.
Type of Review: Three-year update.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0142.
Frequency: As necessary.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Cost to Federal Government: Minimal cost because records are
reviewed during the course of inspections.
Total Burden Respondents: 361 per year.
Total Number of Responses: 90,360 per year.
Total Burden Hours: 9,057 hours.
Total Hour Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $750,730 per year.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.

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Dated: February 11, 2011.
Roslyn B. Fontaine,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-3594 Filed 2-16-11; 8:45 am]
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